Granola bars vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between granola bars and sweet potato chips?
- Granola bars are higher in selenium, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin B1, yet sweet potato chips are higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B5, and fiber.
- Sweet potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 473% more.
- Granola bars have 8 times more selenium than sweet potato chips. While granola bars have 16.2µg of selenium, sweet potato chips have only 2.1µg.
We used Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +49.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +283% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +671.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +175.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +59100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +369.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +529.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +67.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +66.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
2.94 g
Fats:
32.35 g
Carbs:
56.82 g
Water:
4.51 g
Other:
3.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +243.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.224 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +109% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~12.224g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1184µg | 131% |
| Vitamin E | 2.09mg | 9.82mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.535mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 2.1µg | 26% |
| Fats | 19.8g | 32.35g | 19% |
| Manganese | 1.777mg | 1.349mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 145mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 925mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.264mg | 0.088mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.813mg | 1.551mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.03mg | 0.53mg | 14% |
| Protein | 10.1g | 2.94g | 14% |
| Fiber | 5.3g | 8.8g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.38g | 9.155g | 12% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 35mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.95mg | 2.12mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 65mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 14.6µg | 24.5µg | 8% |
| Folate | 23µg | 37µg | 4% |
| Choline | 22mg | 36.6mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.37g | 2.941g | 3% |
| Calories | 471kcal | 532kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.581mg | 2.088mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.119mg | 0.161mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 64.4g | 56.82g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.392mg | 0.412mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.05g | 12.224g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59.1g | 48.02g | N/A |
| Calcium | 61mg | 59mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 28.57g | 8.82g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.264mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.352mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.724mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.4mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.479mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.508mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.216mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.571g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)